3D Printer (Delta) 3 different size (500,660,800mm) example builds completed

3D Printer (Delta) 3 different size (500,660,800mm) example builds completed.
It has been awhile since my last post. In between a very busy work schedule (remember this is a hobby for me) and the holidays there has been a lot of activity in my Man Cave ;). Just before the holidays completion of the two friends machines was squeezed in, the conversion from lead screw to belt driven of the small delta has also been completed. In this case pictures speak much louder than words here are some pictures to show the latest completed works from the Man Cave. The three delta sizes are 500, 660 and 800 mm high with exactly the same component list just longer bits of some of the components. All three are just as sturdy/rigid and print with the same precision and quality.



 

 

Work In Progress

 

3D print farm has grown by another new Delta

The new belt driven Delta is out performing all my expectations much quieter faster and smoother than the other machines, I will convert the small leadscrew delta to a belt driven one in the next few weeks. Will be assisting Christiaan and Magda with their Delta Build as well over the next few weeks, I have printed all their parts and they are just accumulating the last bits and pieces to complete their build.

3D Delta printer aliminum Reprap is running smoothly and is very fast

My new Delta runs very smoothly and very fast, all the motion is fluid and the print quality is as good as any of my other 3D printers I am very happy with the outcome, it is way better than I had anticipated I will now convert my lead screw Delta and build another for the print farm. My printing times and output can now double even triple.

Reprap Delta Nozzle assembly, extruder and heat bed completed, calibration done.

The last few days have been busy with lots of family events as the two oldest young woman in our house hold have had their Matric dances (Final year school functions) together with more outings. I have been busy printing parts for a friends build too. However I did manage to complete the last few fabrications for the new machine, the nozzle assembly extruder and heat bed are now all assembled and I have completed the calibration. This delta moves very quietly and smoothly and will be very fast, hope the extruder can keep up. Have a few wiring items to complete before some test printing which I am looking forward too.

 

Reprap effector arms completed ready to assemble and pic of 3D print farm busy at work

Just completed the effector arms aligned to the same length on the edge of my work top (perfect alignment tool) fitted the bowden tube fixer into the effector so all ready to assemble.

 

 

 



My 3D Print farm busy at work with the next Reprap parts

 

Most of my printing is with ABS as I generally make functional parts, ABS is far more durable, drills and taps well and has limited flex and memory.  PLA is far more brittle a little easier to print with and produces a great finish see print below.

 

Reprap parts and other prints last night

Last night I started printing the frame connector parts for another new Reprap Delta,  I also completed some parts for one of my flying Buddies (Instructors) one is making a radio comms connection for him to use while instructing flying students and the other asked for a new GoPro clip mount.

3D printer Delta build. All axis assembled and electronics connected and it lives.

The last few days I have managed to spare a few hours to get the assembly going, the frame assembled without a hitch and then I proceeded to assemble each of the axis, have hidden all the cabling neatly inside the extrusion. Then connected all the electronics with a quick calibration and upload of the firmware (same as that used on the small leadscrew machine).All the axis homed perfectly. I then sliced a fairly large print at 80mm a second and ran this from the SD card. WOW its quiet and so very smooth I am looking forward to getting this machine printing. Need to complete the effector, order some ball joints and make a new extruder.